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Billionaire Adrian's Fake Fiancee: A Deal with Deceit
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Zara James thought she had it all—a promising journalism career, a passion for uncovering the truth, and the guts to expose the powerful. But when her exposé on a corrupt politician backfires, her world comes crashing down. Blacklisted, penniless, and humiliated, Zara is desperate to rebuild her shattered life. Enter Adrian Cross, a tech billionaire with a reputation as ruthless as it is alluring. Adrian’s empire is on the verge of collapse, thanks to a scandal tied to his enigmatic and estranged brother, Nathaniel. Desperate to salvage his public image, Adrian offers Zara an irresistible deal: become his fake fiancée, and he’ll give her the exclusive story that could redeem her career. It’s a win-win—or so it seems. Thrown into a world of glittering galas, high-stakes boardrooms, and shadowy secrets, Zara quickly realizes Adrian is hiding more than just a tarnished reputation. Beneath his icy exterior lies a man haunted by betrayal, bound by dark ties to his family’s criminal empire. As their staged romance starts to feel dangerously real, Zara finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Adrian and the truth she’s determined to uncover. But Adrian isn’t the only one with secrets. Ethan Blackwood, a charming stranger who sweeps Zara off her feet, has his own hidden agenda—one that ties him to her worst enemy. Caught in a web of lies, power plays, and dangerous alliances, Zara must navigate the treacherous waters of love and ambition. When betrayal strikes from all sides, Zara faces an impossible choice: trust the man who’s kept her in the dark or risk everything for the one who might be playing her.
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Billionaire Adrian's Fake Fiancee: A Deal with Deceit CHAPTER SEVEN -- UNFINISHED ROLLS AND JEALOUSY
Sleep proved elusive, a luxury as foreign to Zara as the silk sheets that twisted around her restless body. She spent the night tossing and turning in Adrian's guest room, her mind spinning with conspiracy theories and unanswered questions. The room was a study in understated luxury – cream walls, abstract art worth more than her yearly salary, furniture that probably had its own insurance policy. The silk sheets felt too smooth against her skin, the mattress too soft, everything a reminder that she was living in a world that wasn't hers.Every time she closed her eyes, she saw those photos – Adrian's hands covered in blood, Rachel's lifeless form, the look in Nathaniel's eyes as he exposed his brother's secrets to the world. The pieces didn't fit together, no matter how she arranged them in her mind. Adrian's confession about the baby added another layer of complexity that made her journalist's instincts tingle with possibility and danger in equal measure. Was it his baby? That woul
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23Billionaire Adrian's Fake Fiancee: A Deal with Deceit CHAPTER SIX--HER DOUBTS
The next few hours passed in a blur of police statements and media chaos. Zara found herself sequestered in Adrian's private office on the top floor, watching the city lights flicker through bulletproof glass while security teams swept the building. Her Valentino dress felt like armor now, too tight and too expensive for the nightmare she'd stumbled into. The fabric that had made her feel powerful during the gala now seemed to mock her with its opulence, each crystal catching the light like a silent accusation.The events of the evening played on endless loop in her mind: the flash of cameras, the horrified gasps of the crowd, Nathaniel's triumphant smile as he projected those damning photos onto the wall. She could still see the images burned into her retinas – Adrian, his expensive suit stained with blood, crouching over Rachel's lifeless body. The timeline she'd constructed as a journalist was crumbling, and she wasn't sure what the truth was and if reclaiming her spot as a journal
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-02-23Billionaire Adrian's Fake Fiancee: A Deal with Deceit CHAPTER FIVE-- THE ANNOUNCEMENT
The dress was Valentino, the shoes were Louboutin, and Zara's hands wouldn't stop shaking. She stared at her reflection in the massive bathroom mirror, barely recognizing herself. The styling team had transformed her into someone who belonged at Adrian Cross's side—elegant, polished, perfect. The cream-colored dress hugged her curves before flowing gracefully to the floor, its neckline offering just a hint of décolletage. Her dark hair fell in soft waves, and her makeup emphasized her eyes while keeping her looking natural.A knock at the door made her jump, sending her heart racing."Five minutes," Adrian's voice called, deep and commanding even through the door.Zara took a deep breath, smoothing imaginary wrinkles from the dress. The engagement ring on her finger caught the light, its weight still unfamiliar. The massive diamond seemed to mock her with its brilliance—a perfect symbol of how far she'd fallen, wearing a multi-million dollar ring while her bank account hovered near ze
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-01-11Billionaire Adrian's Fake Fiancee: A Deal with Deceit CHAPTER FOUR -- THE MOVE
Nathaniel was the opposite of Adrian in looks. Where Adrian came off as dark and smoldering, Nathaniel was blonde and bright, almost preppy. He reminded her of the high school jocks who were overly generous with hair gel and Axe spray.As soon as she met his eyes though, she stepped back in fear. He looked furious, his eyes blazing as he glared at his brother.“We need to speak,” he bit out, paying her no attention.Adrian took a hold of her arm and pivoted her around, his face set in a flat line.“Now is not the time, brother,” Adrian said, voice as chilly as ice. “Zara needs to get home. She has an early day tomorrow.”No, I don't. Zara bit back her words wisely, grateful to not be in close proximity to Nathaniel's potent anger.Adrian led her away and out of the hall to a waiting car with tinted windows. He opened the doors for her and slid in after her.Wordlessly, the car moved and she sat still, not knowing what to make of her evening.Zara's apartment looked even smaller with
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